How to get to Pen y Pass
Pen y Pass is the access point to both the Miners’ and Pyg Track trailheads leading to Yr Wyddfa’s summit. During the busy spring and summer seasons, planning how to get to Pen y Pass in advance is essential.
Sherpa’r Wyddfa
The Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus service is one of the most efficient ways of reaching Pen y Pass. The service means that you can park at Nant Peris, Llanberis or Caernarfon and make use of its direct links to Pen y Pass. The service can also take you to Pen y Pass from Bangor.
Pre-book a parking space
Due to the area’s popularity, Pen y Pass car park operates as a pre-book only car park during the spring and summer seasons. You must pre-book a parking space well in advance if you intend to park at Pen y Pass.
Drop-offs
Drop-offs are allowed at Pen y Pass. Therefore, asking a friend or relative to drop you off at the car park can be a great alternative if you find that parking spaces are fully-booked.
Pen y Pass Car Park Pre-book
You can pre-book a parking space at Pen y Pass car park through the JustPark website. Bookings must be made with a minimum of one hour’s advance notice. However, spaces fill quickly and pre-booking your space well in advance is highly recommended.
Pre-booking Advice
Book in advance
Pre-booking a parking space at Pen y Pass well in advance is highly recommended. While you can book a parking space within an hour’s notice, spaces sell out quickly—especially during the busy spring and summer seasons.
Consider the alternatives
Remember that there are alternatives to pre-booking a parking space at Pen y Pass. The Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus service is one of the best ways to access Pen y Pass.
If you haven’t pre-booked
You cannot access Pen y Pass car park if you haven’t pre-booked a parking space. Only blue badge holders are given access without pre-booking.
Eryri Parking App
The Eryri Parking app helps you find available parking in the north of Eryri National Park. Using real-time data and sensors, the app will direct you to the most convenient parking in the Yr Wyddfa, Ogwen and Betws y Coed areas of Eryri.
There will be a limited number of car spaces available free of charge for blue badge holders. These will be available at a first come first served basis. You will need to show your blue-badge to the car park staff when accessing Pen y Pass.
If you’re using the Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus service, all journeys will be operated by low floor buses with wheelchair space and ramp to ensure that the stops provided with raised kerbs are served by accessible vehicles.
If you’re parking a minibus which is over 5m in length at Pen y Pass, you should contact the National Park Authority to arrange parking beforehand.
Motorcyclists will be required to pre-book parking spaces at Pen y Pass like all other vehicles. There are no allocated motorcycle spaces.
Additionally, motorcyclists will not be allowed to share a parking spaces. All parking spaces are for one vehicle only.
You can cancel your booking and receive a full refund up to 24hrs before the start time of your booking.
Further information on parking arrangements for YHA Pen y Pass Hostel guests are available on the hostel’s website.
